Senior Network Engineer - Broadcast IP Infrastructure
Rate: £550 per day, DoE
Location: London - 3 days per week onsite
Duration: 6 months initially
Your New Role
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong experience in broadcast IP environments to join a high-performance infrastructure team. This role will focus on the design, implementation and ongoing support of highly available network infrastructure supporting live broadcast and production environments.
This is not a standard enterprise networking role. Experience with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing, multicast networking and Arista hardware is essential.
Your Responsibilities
Network Design and Implementation
* Design, deploy, configure and maintain scalable and resilient LAN, WAN and WiFi infrastructure.
* Ensure high availability and performance across all network services supporting critical operations.
Broadcast and AV Integration
* Support IP based and cloud-based broadcast workflows.
* Ensure seamless connectivity for video and audio production systems, editing suites and transmission infrastructure.
* Work extensively with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing, multicast and broadcast audio and video protocols.
Hardware Management
* Install and configure enterprise grade networking hardware including routers, switches, load balancers and VPN solutions.
* Strong hands-on experience with Arista switching platforms is required.
Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
* Proactively monitor network performance using specialist tools.
* Diagnose and resolve complex issues including latency, packet loss and bandwidth constraints in live environments.
Security and Compliance
* Implement network security controls including segmentation and access policies.
* Ensure alignment with organisational and industry security standards.
Collaboration and Cross Training
* Work closely with infrastructure, systems and security teams as well as production and broadcast teams.
* Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross training initiatives to strengthen overall team capability.
Documentation and Planning
* Maintain detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, configuration records and disaster recovery procedures.
Operational Support
* Provide second- and third-line support for critical network incidents.
* Participate in an on-call rota supporting 24 by 7 operational requirements.
You Will Have
* Strong experience as a Senior Network Engineer within broadcast or media environments.
* Proven expertise with SMPTE ST 2110 workflows.
* Deep understanding of PTP and multicast networking.
* Hands on experience with Arista networking hardware.
* Experience supporting high availability environments where downtime has significant operational impact.
* Strong troubleshooting capability across complex IP networks.